This Week in School and Campus Safety

Good morning,

This Weekly Update by the Illinois School and Campus Safety Program links to interim guidance from the IDPH on testing for COVID-19, promotes extreme heat safety month, and lists upcoming conferences.

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Respectfully,

Laura Black
Program Coordinator
Illinois School and Campus Safety Program
IDPH Shares Interim Guidance on Testing for COVID-19

The Illinois Department of Public Health has released Interim Guidance on Testing for COVID-19 in
Community Settings and Schools. "This guidance addresses COVID-19 testing options using U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved testing for schools and other community settings, and is consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on testing strategies for COVID-19 prevention in K-12 schools."
Extreme Heat Safety Month

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) monthly preparedness theme for July is Extreme Heat Safety Month.

IEMA recommends that people:
  • Take breaks in the shade
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Avoid overexertion and strenuous outdoor activities
  • Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing that covers the skin to prevent sunburn
  • Use sunscreen
  • Don’t leave children or pets in a vehicle - Look before you lock!
  • Keep curtains and shades closed at home
  • Take cool showers or baths
  • Avoid using your oven
  • If you don’t have air conditioning, visit a cooling center, store, or mall
  • Check on family members, seniors, and neighbors
  • Follow our five NWS offices that cover Illinois (Chicago, Quad Cities, Lincoln, Paducah, and St. Louis)
Illinois School and Campus Safety Program www.ilschoolsafety.org